TENAFLY, NEW JERSEY
News Update from the Mayor
February 13, 2026
Hello. This is Mayor Mark Zinna with a Friday news update.
Friendly reminder that the Annual Alarm Renewal deadline has passed. Late notices have been mailed to all outstanding residents and business owners with alarm systems. Please remit payment as soon as possible to avoid additional late charges or a summons for noncompliance.
There are so many ways to make lifelong winter memories at the Nature Center! February’s Seasonal Scavenger Hunt is available for pickup this Valentine’s Day weekend, Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Once you pick it up, you can complete it anytime the trails are open! Want to add something sweet to your weekend? Learn how sap becomes syrup and discover which local trees can be tapped at Sap to Syrup this Sunday, February 15, with sessions from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Space is limited. Register today at tenaflynaturecenter.org
Have you ever considered exploring something different? The Tenafly Senior Center provides a variety of art classes and workshops. For just $110.00, you can enjoy 3 months of 12 sessions! Classes are offered in Chinese brush, Watercolor, Drawing, Acrylic, and more. For more information, call the Center at 201-569-2159 – the art instructors are not only skilled but also incredibly supportive. Come and join in for a class.
Recreation Spring/Summer Sports, Events, Camps & Program guide will be available to view online on February 15. Spring registration for residents opens February 23 on Community Pass. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation for more information.
The Highwood Ensemble’s oboist, Bob LeClair, will perform with the Fides String Quartet at the Presbyterian Church. Works including a British/Irish folk song, a Canadian work influenced by the composer’s Syrian heritage and another‘s combination of Viennese and Czech influences. Both composers were working oboists before turning to composition! Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 pm, free of charge.
Join in for some nonsensical fun at the Mad Hatter Tea Party at the Presbyterian Church. Come dressed in your best costume attire (nothing too scary, please)! Ages three years old through fourth grade accompanied by an adult. Saturday, March 7 at 3:00 pm, $5 per child (payable at the door). Seating is limited! Please RSVP to 201-567-0111 by March 4.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Families welcome. Music, dinner, BYOB. Free admission, donations welcome. RSVP to 201-567-0111. Saturday, March 14 at 6:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church.
Take advantage of the early bird special discount for summertime Pool Membership. Visit the Borough website under Parks & Recreation for details and sign up on Community Pass.
Enjoy your weekend everyone,
Mayor Mark Zinna
